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Book Description
Sometimes, the best defense is a passionate offense.
The ref stops the puck in the middle of a playoff game, and I look up from the ice ... to see my boyfriend making out with another guy on the kiss cam.
My humiliation goes viral, and suddenly, my entire life—from my back pass to my bisexuality—is tabloid fodder.
To make matters worse, the jerk making out with my guy turns out to be the live-in boyfriend of Lena Sinclair, the brand new team dentist for the Pittsburgh Fury. When Doc finds herself homeless after confronting her ex, I offer her my guest room while we both lick our wounds.
Revenge sounds sweet to both of us, so we craft the perfect a "summer fling" that'll show our exes exactly what they've lost.
Somehow, the line between fake and real grows blurry, and the game becomes dangerously personal. With Lena’s job on the line and the whole world watching my every move, we’re not just playing for payback. We’re fighting a connection neither of us saw coming--one that might be worth risking everything.
Playing for Payback is a hockey romance with a curvy heroine, a two-way defender who excels at protecting what matters, and body checks straight from the sin bin.
About Lainey Davis
USA Today bestselling author Lainey Davis lives in Pittsburgh with 3 feral sons, 2 rescued rabbits, and 1 tired husband. She writes steamy, contemporary love stories with grouchy heroes, strong heroines, and plenty of fiascos. She's excited to find out how much coffee is too much.
My Thoughts
Lainey Davis's Playing for Payback, the second in the Playing series, is a fantastic hockey romance that will make you swoon, laugh, and want to join the boisterous Stag family. This story beautifully combines the high-stakes world of professional hockey with a heartfelt enemies-to-lovers dynamic, all starting with a shocking moment on a Jumbotron.
Superstar goalie Alder Stag, a beloved member of the famous Stag family, is already feeling insecure about his relationship when he sees his boyfriend kissing another man on the Kiss Cam. The humiliation goes viral, and suddenly, his bisexuality and entire career become tabloid fodder.
At the same game, Lena Sinclair, the new team dentist, watches in shock as her own live-in boyfriend is caught in the embrace. Suddenly homeless, Lena accepts Alder's offer to stay in his guest room, and a plot for mutual revenge is born. What starts as a fake "summer fling" to get back at their cheating exes quickly develops into something much more real.
Alder and Lena are kindred spirits, both dealing with public humiliation and deep-seated insecurities. While Alder struggles with his ex's accusations about his coming out, Lena deals with a lifetime of demeaning comments about her plus-size body. Their shared experiences forge a connection that is both tender and off-the-charts passionate.
Lainey Davis expertly handles the drama with a perfect mix of humor and heart. Alder's huge heart shines through his occasional missteps, and Lena's journey to break away from her toxic past is inspiring. As they navigate PR nightmares and personal demons, they discover that their revenge plot is turning into a real, genuine love story.
This book is filled with everything you could want: a curvy heroine, a protective hockey star, and a wonderful found family dynamic. The Stag family is loud, loving, and a sheer delight to read about. Playing for Payback is a fun, emotional, and totally satisfying read that will have you rooting for Alder and Lena to find their well-deserved happily ever after.
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